Learning & Development Specialist

**Learning & Development Specialist**

**Our firm**

Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada, and across the border with all their assurance, taxation, valuation, insolvency, and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s diverse team of professionals, comprising 25 partners and over 200 employees, are experts in a wide range of industries, including real estate and construction, mining and exploration, property and casualty insurance, non-profits, and technology. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.

**The opportunity**

Smythe is looking for a Learning & Development Specialist to join our Quality team who can assess training needs and design programs to support the talented team members that contribute to the company's success.

**Your day-to-day**

Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers and instructors;
- Designs, organizes, plans, and presents various training programs for employees, including unique programs for specific skill sets and using various forms and formats, including e-learning courses, group discussion, lecture, simulations, and videos;
- Plans, creates, and coordinates the development of training procedure manuals, guides, learning materials, and course materials;
- Maintains records of training and development activities, attendance, results of tests and assessments, and retraining requirements;
- Assesses training materials prepared by instructors;
- Evaluates program effectiveness through assessments, surveys, and feedback;
- Maintains knowledge of the latest trends in training and development;
- Prepares and implements training budget; maintains records and reports of expenses;
- Performs other related duties as required.

**What we are looking for**
- Bachelor's degree in Training and Development, Human Resources, Education, or Instructional Design is preferred;
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in combination with relevant experience would be considered;
- Certification in Adult Learning or Instructional Design;
- 3-5 years of experience in a related program and instructional design or related occupations, such as human resources specialist or educator;
- Proven experience with both online and in-person learning sessions;
- Experience working with educational technologies, including LMS, MS Office/MS Teams, and communication tools such as Adobe Connect;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships;
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence, initiative, and confidentiality.

**You will need to**
- Attend your primary office location at least two set core days a week and any additional days as needed for this role;
- Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek.

**What Smythe Offers**

At Smythe, we are committed to the development of our people and a competitive salary and benefits package. We offer ambitious people opportunities to challenge themselves and advance their career, not only in a technical manner but also in business development and community support. We're working with a hybrid work style, ask our recruiters for more information.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $48,543.88-$89,651.21 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC